Edwardian Fringe Necklace
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Moonstone, Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Garnet, 15k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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Silver
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Diamond, Gold, Silver
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15k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
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Emerald, Opal, 15k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
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Emerald, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Silver
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Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Sapphire, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Retro Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Citrine, Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold
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Multi-gemstone, Opal, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18...
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Pearl, Amethyst, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Base Metal, Brass
Vintage 1950s British Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
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Aquamarine, Peridot, 15k Gold
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Aquamarine, Natural Pearl, Topaz, 15k Gold
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Aquamarine, Natural Pearl, Topaz, 15k Gold
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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
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Garnet, Yellow Gold
20th Century English Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Mixed Metal
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Moonstone, 15k Gold
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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Moonstone, Silver
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Moonstone, Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Garnet, Yellow Gold
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Crystal, Garnet, Gold
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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
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Diamond, Gold, Silver
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Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, 15k Gold
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Emerald, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
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Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
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Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold
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Finding the Right necklaces for You
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage necklaces designed by David Webb — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.